Mark-Making Tools for your Mixed Media Paintings

Mark-Making Tools for your Mixed Media Paintings | Betty Franks

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Thank you for stopping by! In this video, I'm showing you my favorite mark-making tools and how they stand up to water.
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Hello and welcome! I'm Betty Franks and I create my vision of abstract fields of flowers using acrylic paints and pencils (and other mark-making tools). I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and travel a couple of times a year to Preko, Croatia (where my parents live). I started painting in 2012 and focused on abstract art in the summer of 2015. Follow all my art adventures on Instagram or Facebook (links below).
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@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

LINKS: You can find my favorite art supplies here: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Markal B Paintstik: www.amazon.com/Markal-Paintstik-Marker-Vibrant-Colors/dp/B016106WMC/ref=asc_df_B016106WMC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241997769560&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14129188702795939404&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032190&hvtargid=pla-455985800608&th=1 Craftdat Acrylic Paint Pens: www.amazon.com/dp/B09FY29NRC?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t2_ypp_rep_k0_1_10&amp&crid=172EGK8I1DHXL&amp&sprefix=craftdat+p My favorite Nova Color Paints: www.bettyfranksart.com/favorite-nova-color-paints As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Purchase my recorded workshop here: www.bettyfranksart.com/online-workshops My art on products: www.bettyfranksart.com/products

@kellybeale1895 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! I learn so much from you and your videos! I love your added camera! It feels like you are talking to us in a class room rather than just seeing your hands move while you make your beautiful art :) thank you for sharing and teaching us so much!!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! The second camera worked out since I was talking as I was demonstrating. I can't do that on my other videos because they're all sped up.

@patriciasell 2 жыл бұрын

Caran d'ache museum quality pencils. Love the tutorial!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Oooo...will have to check them out! Thanks for sharing, Patricia!

@KathyBrooksArt 2 жыл бұрын

What fun and so informative. Thanks so much Betty!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@shawn5632 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Betty! Very calming, listening to you as I was painting.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for taking me along!

@sharonrobinson735 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Sharon! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

@lauriebradley8295 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Betty for how transparent you are about your processes. So much appreciated ❤️👍🏼

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Laurie!

@paisleypeacock1001 2 жыл бұрын

Betty, you are so generous with your free videos sharing your techniques and supplies. Thank you.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@christicocks563 2 жыл бұрын

loved this mark-making tutorial! great resource

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks for watching, Christi!

@coreenalbertsen1764 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific info for a beginner such as myself. Much appreciated! Thank you🌼

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful to you, Coreen!

@vickijeanwilsonart6532 2 жыл бұрын

You answered so many questions I have had in mark making! Thank you so much for sharing😊

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so happy to hear that, Vicki! Thanks for watching!

@user-fp8kq1es7j Жыл бұрын

Betty, your art videos are the best I’ve seen! So very helpful and because of you I have been able to work with new ideas and develop my art even further.

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@stephaniehopkinsartist 2 жыл бұрын

Love your mark-making tools!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, Stephanie! Thank you for watching!

@TheStainedCanvasArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It's great to see what an other artist recommends.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching!

@leslieharris9088 2 жыл бұрын

Rubbing alcohol from the drug store seems to move soft pastels around more than water and the drying time is much faster.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip, Leslie! Thank you for sharing!

@Anniekelseyty 2 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you

@debtempleton9424 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks Betty - always good to see how different art mark makers perform. You are right about the video - it was choppy but I soon got used to it - no bother. Cheers and thank you again for sharing your wonderful talent and knowledge with us - you are a very generous artist.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I don't know why I had issues with the video this time. It could be that I was using a layover to show me and my desktop at the same time. I'll have to test it out and make some adjustments for the next video. Thanks, Deb!

@vibrantly50 2 жыл бұрын

This is so fun to see!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jody!

@leighburton8717 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️ this helps me immensely!!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks, Leigh!

@artgeek_of_bmore 2 жыл бұрын

whelp, just bought some of those watercolor art crayons! excited -- thanks, Betty!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wohooo! I think you're going to have fun with them!

@blisscode 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. I absolutely love marketing before and after and I'm obsessed with drips. I love seeing all the choices. I took a screenshot of the final so thanks for adding it to the end!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

@triciamrkich944 2 жыл бұрын

I have the white art crayon I got from my art supply store. You’re right, Betty, they are so smooth. I absolutely love using it for making marks. I highly recommend.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'll need to add white to my stash!

@joycemaureroriginal8563 2 жыл бұрын

"Messy is fun" Loved that! Oh and several vids I've watched today by other people have been choppy so I don't think it was you. This was a great exercise, I will probably do this with my own so I have a "cheat sheet" to reference. Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Joyce! And, maybe it's not just me with the choppy video!

@TH-jd9ib 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Betty. This video is very helpful.🌺🏵🌻

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad to hear that you found it helpful!

@fleurdeb7803 Жыл бұрын

Great mark-making collection, Betty. Thanks so much for sharing, bc this is the video I needed tonight. I have an organizer wallet of Reeves watercolor pencils, Koh-I-Noor Magic (mixed colors in each pencil) colored pencils, china markers, charcoal and graphite pencils. My zipper bag holds Prismacolor singles. Then in my tool boxes are brush markers, water brushes, Tulip fabric paints, Liquitex acrylics and Daler Rowney acrylics. What I love best is just laying everything out and playing. I have made value charts in the past, but never a smudge chart. Great idea! Namaste'. 💖

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

@Sachaannstarart 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing what you use! ❤❤

@BettyFranksArt 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@georgemarklow4683 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Betty! I got that Stabilo Woody some time ago thanks to your advice. Plus I find the Lyra 9B dipped in water is my go-to for markmaking. I've also been experimenting with artist-grade, very pigmented soft pastel painted over with Golden fluid acrylic Titanium White for activating the canvas and adding some atmosphere to my work.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Love that! Thank you for sharing, George!

@caroline-um5te 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using the Maribou crayons for about a year now. I get some beautiful colors blending them with my fingers on my canvases. There is also a clear blending crayon that makes the color move even more. They are completely dry after about 5 hours. They are my favorite because, as you said, they feel like butter. The colors are wonderful-I think I have them all. Thanks.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'll be adding more colors to my stash of the Marabu. Love them. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences, Caroline!

@CarolMarchauthorEMF 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Betty I stumbled across your videos and I need to tell you how amazing your work is, as well as the narrative you offer whilst painting. Fabulous work and invaluable insight, which has helped me so much in inspiration and the process of creating. Thank you x ♥️🇦🇺😃

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I'm so happy you found my channel and my art, Carol! Welcome!

@annettec5991 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love my woodys and use them in my final layer all the time. I also love oil sticks by Sennelier and use them in my last layer on top of acrylics. I will definitely try the Marabu paint markers!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

So many products to try, right?! Have fun creating, Annette!

@sophiegervais2003 2 жыл бұрын

Allo Betty from Canada! It waz fun and différent that vidéo ! I love them! Juste to say those Marabou art crayon à total différente expérience on prep with gesso first !mutch mouvement ! Paper or canevas ! Have a beautiful summer ! 🙂🌻🌷🌼

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Sophie! I agree...I bet it just glides right across the gesso. Can't wait to play more!

@melissaeller7029 4 ай бұрын

Super informative ❤❤❤

@BettyFranksArt 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kitenga8076 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Sweden. The best video about markers i have seen. Thank you so much ❤️ Unfortunately It’s hard to find the most of this in Sweden. We don’t have so much here.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that, Kitenga. I'm glad the video was helpful to you just the same. Thank you for watching!

@dagyompakam962 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏🙏

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Dagyom! Thank you for watching!

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Betty, I ordered the 18 pack of Woodies yesterday. It comes with a sharpener - I'm so excited! They should be here sometime today. I can't wait to use them! Thanks again Betty, this was great & had lots of info.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm excited for you!

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

They just arrived!! Big giant yay!!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@terryhorowitz7076 😍

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

Betty, just a side note: you've given me much more confidence with mixing colours. Sometimes it's just as simple as adding white, which I'm loving doing. Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I love hearing that! Keep on mixing, Terry!

@pamzavada5269 2 жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt I'd love to see how you mix your colours because they're very clean and bright, No mud! Would you please send a link for that? It would be much appreciated.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@pamzavada5269 Hi Pam, I don't specifically have a video on mixing colors. But, you might see me mixing colors in some of my videos where I'm working on smaller pieces. If you go to my homepage, scroll down to the section called small art.

@janinafisher101 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy this kind of video, learning about some supplies and how they work. I just got some similar to those Marabu Art Crayons at Winners/HomeSense in Canada (I think they're owned by the TJMaxx people and in the last year or two they've started selling art supplies by MontMartre, an Australian brand, at great prices compared to, say, Michaels). The ones I got are shimmery metallics and they are called "Twistables Metallics." Very creamy. I tested them just on black and kraft paper and they are gorgeous.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Those crayons sound wonderful, Janina! It's fun to try new products!

@jbwentworthe6082 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your generous heart in sharing so much you have learned. july 2022 florida

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

@susanstone3588 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I love "mark making". One of my favorites is a stabilo pencil, don't remember the number.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! I totally forgot to include that one. I have it somewhere in my stash. Love it, too!

@sparkofinterest81 2 жыл бұрын

I am loving that Art crayon :) I found something a few months back by "kingart "called artist mixed media gel stick... the marks are just like butter I have the 12 pack. They will smudge and water soluble too! You are the best betty, always giving and helping others.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that with me! I'll check them out. And, thank you for watching this video!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

I just looked them up. They look just like the Marabu ones--creamy!

@juliamolewyk7186 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great info! I have not used the woody's, and I want to get those paint pens. I have used Posca pens. It's great to know that you can get the Lyra in non-water-soluble. I did not know that. Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching, Julia!

@Jane_H 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great reference for swatches of the tools. I’d like to learn more about the purpose of “mark making” and how to incorporate it into a painting. I know you loosen up with scribbling, which is so fun. But is there more to it than that? Do you think there’s a place for it in non-abstract pieces?

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jane! Good question. I have always loved mark making...and lines in nature, downtown buildings, etc. It's something I'm very drawn to so I have incorporated it into my artwork. I start with very loose marks in the beginning and middle stages, but I'm more intentional on the final layer. I would suggest that you try it in your non-abstract art and see how it looks/feels to you.

@jonellmcgriff7219 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful! Thank you :)

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jonell! Thanks for watching!

@cherylelliott7769 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful, thank you. My question relates to, many of these tools i have tried, and don’t layer on top of acrylic paint very well. How and which to layer within or on top of acrylic paint? Even on canvas they don’t lay down well. I see them at their bast on paper works.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

It's true that they probably work best on paper. Canvas is fabric with too many nooks and crannies. I have no issues using any of these on top of my Nova Color paints (that dry matte). I have had issues with paints that dry with a shining finish. I wasn't able to make any marks on them. I immediately stopped using those paints!

@mydearRita Жыл бұрын

Betty, I think you would enjoy the Magnus watercolor pencils by you large pieces. They have a thicker core and an amazing light fastness. So your marks wont change color with time, unless you want a surprise.

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing that, Rita! I'll check them out!

@mydearRita Жыл бұрын

One can always use the crayons available but the neocolor have an amazing pigmentation, they will show brighter and have a better lightfastness. If you want your art to last for a long time.

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

Yes, you are absolutely right, Rita! I like to suggest using crayons when someone is just getting started and isn't sure they like using them. Once they discover that they like mark making with crayons, they can invest in the really good stuff!

@millanahorner3942 7 ай бұрын

I think you would love the stabilo and the Faber castellated gelatos

@BettyFranksArt 7 ай бұрын

I have used gelatos in the past when I created mixed media pieces. Lots of fun!

@transferessence Жыл бұрын

Those art crayons look delicious! Do you use oil pastels? There are water-soluble versions, too. Thanks for sharing.

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

I don't use oil pastels, however, I have heard that there are water-soluble versions. Thanks for watching!

@lisalopez5147 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Betty for sharing your knowledge. Difficult to know what products to buy without first seeing what they actually do. The art & crafts stores and sites can be overwhelming. Really appreciate all you do!!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I agree...so much out there! Thanks for watching, Lisa!

@johnwales7337 Жыл бұрын

What happens if you try to use regular crayons that kids use? Like crayon crayons? And also, can you paint over these with acrylic paints without problems, like supposedly occurs when trying to paint over oil paints with acrylic paints? Love your videos and art. Thanks.

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

Hi John, you can certainly use Crayola crayons. You'll find that the colors are not as intense. You can paint over them. On occasion, the paint won't cover completely (because it's wax). I love when that happens!

@sand3882 2 жыл бұрын

Some weirdo put a bad comment on here. I sent a written report and two regular ones. Looks like it's gone. Gotta keep the focus on your art. Interesting notes today. Good for everyone to have an example sheet like that, especially in the beginning.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that offensive comment and reported it and it was automatically deleted. Thank you! And, yes, great idea for new folks to create a sheet like this as part of their practice!

@sand3882 2 жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt , I used to think comments disappeared when I reported them because they suddenly weren't there, but if I signed off and back on, they were still there. I believe it used to be that they needed 3 reports before they would remove something. But this one was so off topic perhaps they did it early. Did you see the comment immediately because I believe it had been there 20 or 30 min. when I saw it.

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone do that?? It's terrible. They have nothing else to do? Great video Betty, thanks.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@terryhorowitz7076 Can't control others, but I can report and delete! 😁Thanks, Terry!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@sand3882 I think I saw it within the first hour of posting my video. Good to know about it not disappearing until several folks report it. Thanks for sharing that!

@impish22 2 жыл бұрын

fun..!!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@lyndasacks5612 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Betty ! for this video. QUESTION … anyone ? I want to paint messages over acrylic on linen canvas .. what would be my boldest non smudge option ? Thank you for any guidance 💓🦋🌷

@BettyFranksArt 4 ай бұрын

Good question! If it's covered in acrylics, I would say that it probably doesn't matter if it's linen. However, the paint you use will matter. Some paints with dry with a shinny finish. I find it very hard to make marks on top of those types of finishes. Nova Color Paints dry in a matte finish--easy to make marks over it. I can't think of a bold non-smudge option. Can you protect the marks so that they don't smudge? That will give you more options. Here's a link to a video on how I protect my marks and varnish my artwork: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLxxdsqDxsqWgZ8.html Hope you find it helpful! 💜

@smiles2give Жыл бұрын

Have you ever used oil sticks? I haven't used them, but was wondering if you use oil sticks do you have to varnish differently?

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

Hi Sheri! I don't use oil sticks because they NEVER dry. There's a spray varnish on the market that covers oil. Thanks for watching!

@curly_tea 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites that is not on this list is the Stabilo All pencils. They are water soluble. Another that is not on your list is the Gelatos by Fiber Castel. I also love and use the Neo2 and Lyra water soluble. China markers should be in everyone's stash, they are cheap and a staple.

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

Curly Tea, thank you for those suggestions! I've recently found out about the Gelatos & would love to check them out.

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I totally forgot to talk about my Stabilo All pencil. Love it. I used to use Gelatos many years ago. They are lots of fun, too. Thank you for sharing!

@annieoconnell4004 10 ай бұрын

Hi Nancy! Would love the link to your art supplies

@BettyFranksArt 10 ай бұрын

Here you go, Annie: www.bettyfranksart.com/resources Thanks for asking!

@louiscayer3198 Жыл бұрын

Hi Betty, will all of these mark making tools retain (archival) their color overtime if varnished? Thank you and btw you paintings are gorgeous 😁

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

Hi Louis! To the best of my knowledge, they should stand up to the test of time after being varnished. Honestly, I haven't been around my art long enough to find out for myself. But, from what I researched, it should be okay!

@louiscayer3198 Жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt Ok.Thank you for answering.

@margaretlee7435 Жыл бұрын

Do you use fixative on the crayons, both water soluble and not?

@BettyFranksArt Жыл бұрын

Hi Margaret! I use a spray fixative to secure my marks. Here's a video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLxxdsqDxsqWgZ8.html Thanks for watching!

@kimcataldo3316 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I appreciate you watching, Kim!

@pamzavada5269 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to know!! Thanks

@paisleypeacock1001 2 жыл бұрын

OMG you cracked me up when you caught yourself. We love you even if you can't pronounce sol-YOU-ble

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's just one of those words that I can't seem to remember! 😂

@jacquelinewolfgramm5987 4 ай бұрын

Can you please send me the link to the list of all the mark making tools you used on this video??, thanks

@BettyFranksArt 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jacquiline! Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thanks for watching! 🥰

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

Oops, I forgot ask my questions. Are soft pastels the same as oil pastels? Do u ever use oil pastels?

@BettyFranksArt 2 жыл бұрын

I don't like to use oil pastels because they NEVER dry! These are not the same as oil pastels. These will get varnished and will not have an issue with drying.

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks!

@stephanie_smith 2 жыл бұрын

@@terryhorowitz7076 oil sticks would dry though....eventually. Oil pastels won't though. However, there are varnishes created to fix them if you are curious.

@terryhorowitz7076 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephanie_smith Thanks Stephanie! I've gotten great info here.

@annieoconnell4004 10 ай бұрын

Oh..just saw the link.

@BettyFranksArt 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, Annie! I'm glad you found it!